What is the Global GAG Rule?

The rule blocks critical funding for health services like contraception, maternal health, and HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment for any organisation that refuses to sign up to it.

When it has been enacted by previous Republican Presidents, evidence has shown that the rule has not reduced the number of abortions; rather, by eliminating access to contraception, it has led to more unintended pregnancies and more unsafe abortions.

Volunteer

IPPF has the largest global reach of any sexual and reproductive health organization due its dedicated volunteers. Hundreds of thousands work with the organization at grassroots level. They come from all kinds of backgrounds. Most have been directly affected by sexual and reproductive health and rights issues. Many are part of the most marginalized communities we seek to reach. All are passionately committed to IPPF’s vision and to advancing IPPF’s mission. You can read our volunteers' inspirational stories and how they're helping communities all over the globe. If you are interested in volunteering, approach your country’s Member Association.